DAY 12 GUIJUELO – PLASENCIA

My Hotel included breakfast so had two. Today I had my eye on Plasencia but at 65 miles, including 25 off road & hills, I needed all the fuel I could get. I had also chosen a longer route which took me away from the EX-A1 into what I hoped would lead me to more interest places. Soon after starting, I was on challenging dirt roads & climbing. It would be 25 miles before I hit N 110 & a long climb of roughly 10 miles up to the Toravacas Pass at 1275m. It had been a hard ride until then & was only on the descent I discovered my rear tyre was close to flat.
Today’s ride was epic – it took me along challenging dirt roads, beautiful traditional villages, historic buildings & breathtaking views at every turn. I saw insights into how locals enjoyed their Sundays & spent 9 hrs peddling or pushing. I arrived exhausted but feeling lucky to have discovered this area for Christine & me for a future adventure.

Rio Jerti passing through the idyllic village of Cabezuela – a place to definitely return to!